Senior Systems Analyst

About Senior Systems Analyst

POSITION SUMMARY:

A Senior Systems Analyst works under general direction having an overall broad depth of hospital and information systems technology. A person in this position can conduct a business requirement reviews, includes business and user needs, documents requirements, formulates business requirements, generates systems scope and objectives for complex information systems, makes suggestions for workflow and process improvements, modifies, tests and implements 3rd party software or creates programmatic/scripted solutions, leads small to mid-size teams on mid-size to large projects (80 â 120 hrs) involving more-complex systems with moderate integration. Fully documents requirements, testing, code/script, processes and workflow. A Senior Systems Analyst in this position is expected to guide and advise less experienced analysts.

Bachelor’s degree (preferably IS/Business or healthcare emphasis) with two years relevant experience (IS/Business or healthcare)

Six years in healthcare or IS/Business experience

Experience in healthcare beneficial

Required Technical Knowledge:

General understanding of:

Common technical terminology

Network topologies

Working knowledge of:

MS Desktop products

Client/Server applications

Common programming languages (like C++ and Java)

IT Selection and Implementation Methodology

Software design and development best practices

Required technical documentation including flowcharts

Interpreting vendor technical requirements

Relational database concepts

Operating Systems (such as AIX, Windows, MAC and Linux)

Types of hardware, storage, computing capacity of computers and end user devices

Back up processes and disaster recovery

Computer security procedures and protocols

Report writing tools

ORGANIZATION:

Under the general supervision of a Manager, but may receive advice and assistance from other

leaders/managers of Information Systems .

COMMON TO ALL IS JOB DESCRIPTIONS REGARDLESS OF LEVEL:

Supports the Munson Medical Center mission statement.

Embraces and supports the Relationship Based Care philosophy of Munson Medical Center.

Safety is an individual’s responsibility. Know the physical requirements of the job and work within those guidelines. Perform job duties safely at all times, utilizing learned body mechanics and transferring / lifting techniques. Plan your actions to promote safety. Report any unsafe situation / equipment according to hospital procedure.

Contributes to the team orientation of the Information Systems and, as such, is responsible for proper communication with pertinent department members.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Core 10 Key Descriptors):

Functional Knowledge/Responsibilities:

Performs implementations and/or upgrades to complex applications.

Leads small teams of other analysts or provides specialized advice in the implementation and/or upgrades of simple to complex applications.

Monitors, troubleshoots and resolves complex issues.

Knows when to escalate issues to other analysts, vendors or on-call staff.

Considered application expert of mid-size to large system or specific functions of larger system.

Demonstrates in depth specialized knowledge in one or more technologies.

Maintains departmental documentation.

Adheres to proper security protocol at all times.

Performs pre-defined operations during downtime procedures.

Performs on-call functions as needed.

Ability to provide end user education and technical guidance.

Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Contributions and Achievements:

Demonstrates initiative and looks for opportunities for improvement.

Seeks involvement in large/complex projects that span IS and the organization.

Consistently delivers on tasks/assignments that challenge current development/skill level.

Participates in defining strategy and tactics.

Business Knowledge:

Demonstrates in-depth awareness of customers and their major business functions within area of expertise.

Recognizes opportunities for customers, such as process redesign/optimization or leveraging functionality of systems.

Understands technical solutions and works with vendors to find solutions.

Demonstrates general understanding of healthcare operations (outside area of expertise).

Participates in work outside specific area of business/expertise.

Coaching and Mentoring:

Actively seeks to mentor and develop junior team members and peers.

Actively seeks new ways to organize work to meet the skills and strengths of peers/junior team members.

Actively seeks learning opportunities to develop and challenge current skill level and to stay current with industry direction.

How to Apply

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